A5039826058- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant and animal studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Combustion and Detonation Processes
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Fire dynamics and safety research
Universidade dos Açores
2013-2024
Finnish Museum of Natural History
2024
Flanders Hydraulics
2023
University of Klagenfurt
2018-2019
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2016
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
2016
University of Minho
2009
A new species of extinct bullfinch, Pyrrhula crassa n. sp., is described from bones found in Furna do Calcinhas, a small cave situated at Caldeira, volcano located the southeastern portion Graciosa Island (Azores archipelago, North Atlantic Ocean). It first passerine bird to be this archipelago. Both skull and post-cranial are larger than its relatives, Eurasian Bullfinch (P. pyrrhula) Azores or “Priolo” São Miguel murina), being largest known genus. The morphology humerus estimated wing...
Five new species of recently extinct rails from two Macaronesian archipelagoes (Madeira and Azores) are described. All the smaller in size than their presumed ancestor, European rail Rallus aquaticus. Two inhabited Madeira archipelago: (1) lowei n. sp., stouter described herein, was a flightless with robust tarsometatarsus reduced wings that lived on Island; (2) adolfocaesaris more gracile its Madeiran counterpart, Porto Santo. So far, six Azorean islands have been paleontologically...
A apendicite aguda é a principal causa de cirurgia abdominal emergência em crianças, representando um desafio diagnóstico, especialmente faixas etárias menores devido à inespecificidade dos sintomas e rápida evolução para complicações como perfuração. Este estudo analisou os sinais clínicos métodos imagem no diagnóstico pediátrico, destacando que adolescentes apresentam padrões clássicos, dor migratória sensibilidade quadrante inferior direito, enquanto crianças frequentemente vagos,...
Understanding patterns of community structure and the causes for their variation can be furthered by comparative biogeographic analyses island biotas. We used woody plant data at local scale to investigate variations in species rarity, alpha, beta, gamma diversity within between three islands from oceanic archipelagoes Azores, Canaries Mascarene. standardized protocols sample ten 50 m × forest plots each with contrasting climate regional pools: Terceira (Azores), Tenerife (Canaries), Reunion...
In September 2012, a comprehensive survey of Pico Island was conducted along an elevational transect, starting at Manhenha (10 m a.s.l.) and culminating the Mountain caldera (2200 a.s.l.). The primary objective to systematically inventory bryophytes inhabiting best-preserved areas native vegetation environments. Twelve sites were selected, each spaced 200 elevation intervals. Within site, two 10 x plots established in close proximity (10-15 apart). these plots, three 2 quadrats randomly...
The development in recent years of new beta diversity analytical approaches highlighted valuable information on the different processes structuring ecological communities. A crucial for understanding patterns was also its differentiation two components: species turnover and richness differences. In this study, we evaluate ground beetles from 26 sites Madeira Island distributed throughout Laurisilva--a relict forest restricted to Macaronesian archipelagos. We assess how components beetle...
We report the first record of Drepanocladus longifolius for Slovakia evidenced by herbarium specimen.
Azorean lava-tubes and volcanic pits adequately sampled for arthropod fauna were evaluated species diversity rarity. An iterative partial multiple regression analysis was performed to produce a multi-criteria index (Importance Value Cave Conservation, IV-CC) incorporating indices but also including qualifying cave geological management features (e.g., the of structures, threats, accessibility). Additionally, we calculated complementarity solutions (irreplaceability Fraction-of-Spare...
In this contribution we present detailed distribution and abundance data for arthropod species identified during the BALA – Biodiversity of Arthropods from Laurisilva Azores (1999-2004) BALA2 projects (2010-2011) 18 native forest fragments in seven nine Azorean islands (all excluding Graciosa Corvo islands, which have no left).Of total 286 identified, 81% were captured between 1999 2000, a period only 39% all samples collected. On average, richness each island increased by 10% time frame...
During the last few centuries oceanic island biodiversity has been drastically modified by human-mediated activities. These changes have led to increased homogenization of biota and a high number extinctions lending support recognition islands as major threatspots worldwide. Here, we investigate impact habitat on spider ground beetle assemblages native forests Madeira (Madeira archipelago) Terceira (Azores evaluate its effects relative contribution rare endemics introduced species patterns....
Diversity patterns of cave and epigean Trechinae (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from the Azores (Portugal) are reported based on recently standardized sampling protocols in different habitats this geologically young isolated volcanic archipelago. A total 10 species studied, including Trechus isabelae n. sp., collected a pit São Jorge, one nine islands Azores. This new represents eighth described underground environment An identification key for Azorean is provided along with additional information...
The data presented here come from samples collected as part of two recent research projects (NETBIOME - ISLANDBIODIV and FCT MACDIV) which aimed at understanding the drivers community assembly in Macaronesian islands. We applied sampling protocol COBRA (Conservation Oriented Biodiversity Rapid Assessment, Cardoso 2009) sixteen 50 m x native forest plots Azorean Islands Pico (6 plots) Terceira (10 to assess spider diversity. Through this publication, we contribute knowledge arachnofauna...
Here we present the data obtained from samples collected as part of a large research project (MACDIV) which aims at understanding drivers spider (Araneae) community assembly in Macaronesian islands. To obtain data, applied sampling protocol COBRA (Conservation Oriented Biodiversity Rapid Assessment), twelve 50 m x native forest plots and five dry habitat on island Madeiraand 5 Porto Santo. Through this publication, contribute to knowledge arachnofauna Madeiran archipelago.From that...
With this publication, we contribute to the knowledge of arachnofauna Cabo Verde, focusing specifically on Islands Santo Antão and São Vicente. Data were obtained from samples collected as part project "Macaronesian a testing ground assess biodiversity drivers at multiple scales" (FCT - MACDIV, 2015-2018). This aimed identify factors influencing community assembly in Macaronesian islands. For Verde Islands, focused dry habitats with additional aim revise aracnofauna poorly-known fauna. We...
For a remote oceanic archipelago of up to 8 Myr age, the Azores have comparatively low level endemism. We present an analysis phylogeographic patterns endemic Azorean island arthropods aimed at testing diversification in relation ontogeny archipelago, order distinguish between alternative models evolutionary dynamics on islands. collected individuals six species (representing Araneae, Hemiptera and Coleoptera) from 16 forest fragments 7 Using three mtDNA markers, we analysed distribution...
Abstract Aim Habitat diversity has been linked to the and structure of island communities, however, little is known about patterns processes within habitats. Here we aim determine contributions habitat type inferred dispersal frequency differences in taxonomic between assemblages same habitat. Location The Macaronesian archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands Cabo Verde). Taxon Spiders (Araneae). Methods We established forest dry sites (each with five plots) on two islands per...
Madeira island presents a unique spider diversity with high number of endemic species, many which are still poorly known. A recent biodiversity survey on the terrestrial arthropods native forest, Laurisilva, provided large set standardized samples from various patches throughout island. Out fifty two species recorded, approximately 33.3% Madeiran endemics, had not been collected since their original description. Two new to science reported – Ceratinopsis n. sp. and Theridion first records...